By Eleanor Whitfield
Former buy-side analyst. Leads the desk with a focus on global markets, macro flows and what moves portfolios.
Yuan Holds Steady as Dollar Eases from Highs; PBOC Adds Short-Term Cash
The yuan held its ground Monday as the dollar cooled from a one-year high. China's central bank added short-term cash to smooth money-market
Italgas Plan Meets Expectations, Regulatory Risk Looms for Investors
Italgas' new strategic plan targets over 9% annual EPS growth through 2032, but Bank of America notes it mostly met expectations. A potentia
Manuka Resources Draws AU$5.8M from Nebari Facility, Expects First Gold Revenue in Mid-July
Manuka Resources has fully drawn tranche two of its $30 million Nebari facility, receiving AU$5.8 million to advance its Wonawinta silver an
Nikkei Steadies as Investors Shift from AI Chip Stocks to Nintendo
Japan's Nikkei steadied after an early dip as Tokyo Electron regained ground. Investors moved money out of frothy AI-chip plays and into bat
Indian Rupee Stays in 94-95 Range as Oil Edges Up on US-Iran Tensions
The Indian rupee is set to open around 94.40-94.44, staying within its recent 94-95 range. Oil prices ticked up on renewed US-Iran tensions,
Bain Capital and LY Corp Plan Higher Bid for Kakaku.com, Topping EQT's Offer
Bain Capital and LY Corp are preparing a binding bid for Kakaku.com that would exceed EQT's current tender offer of 3,000 yen per share. The
Reconova Technologies Launches HK$608.4 Million Hong Kong IPO to Fund AI R&D and Production Base
Reconova Technologies has launched a Hong Kong IPO to raise about HK$608.4 million, with proceeds earmarked for AI research, product develop
BASiC Semiconductor Launches Hong Kong IPO, Eyes Up to HK$866 Million
BASiC Semiconductor has kicked off its Hong Kong IPO, aiming to raise up to HK$866 million. The chipmaker will price shares by July 6 and st
Asian Stocks Wobble as Iran-US Ceasefire Fails to Calm Markets
Markets start July with a ceasefire between Iran and the US that traders don't fully trust. Asian stocks wobbled, oil stayed firm, and the d
E-Paper Display Maker DKE Holding Launches Hong Kong IPO, Seeks Up to HK$517.5 Million
DKE Holding, a maker of e-paper display modules, has kicked off its Hong Kong IPO, targeting up to HK$517.5 million. The company plans to us
ASX Rises 0.6% as Miners and Gold Stocks Lead on Commodity Strength
Australian stocks rallied 0.6% as miners and gold producers led gains on stronger iron ore and bullion prices. Neuren Pharmaceuticals jumped
Honda and Nissan Near Deal to Standardize Car Computers, Software
Honda told shareholders its technology partnership with Nissan is moving forward substantially. The automakers are nearing a deal to standar